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• Day 2 of double murder trial continues to evoke dead drug kingpin's name: 'we were family'

  15-02-2023 22:44 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Twenty witnesses were expected to testify Wednesday in the double murder trial, but no one did a better job than Marina Zrnic, 33, one of two witnesses whose lives were deeply intertwined with the main character at this trial, Walter Kash aka Cash.Both Zrnic and Joshua Dube, whose fiancé, Charlotte, is Cash’s sister, knew the defendant, Ronald Price, who’s been charged with killing Jennifer Dray, 40, and Amanda Shroyer, 30, on April 20, 2021, bu
  
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• Steuben County officers look for armed robbery suspect who cut ankle monitor and fled

  15-02-2023 22:36 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - Steuben County officers are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including armed robbery and intimidation.Police are looking for 26-year-old Jared Michael Lesher, who cut his ankle monitor and fled a court-ordered temporary furlough in Helmer, according to a release from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.
  Arrest warrants were issued Wednesday for Lesher under two separate incidents. Lesher is wanted for armed robbery, a lev
  
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• Steuben County officers arrest armed robbery suspect after anonymous tip

  15-02-2023 22:36 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - On Wednesday, Steuben County authorities announced the arrest of a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including armed robbery and intimidation.Police initially asked for public assistance in location 26-year-old Jared Michael Lesher, who cut his ankle monitor and fled a court-ordered temporary furlough in Helmer, according to a release from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.Angola police later responded to an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip regarding Lesher's whe
  
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• Police arrest armed robbery suspect in Steuben County after anonymous tip

  15-02-2023 22:36 via wane.com
  
  STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - On Wednesday, Steuben County authorities announced the arrest of a man wanted on multiple felony charges, including armed robbery and intimidation.Police initially asked for public assistance in location 26-year-old Jared Michael Lesher, who cut his ankle monitor and fled a court-ordered temporary furlough in Helmer, according to a release from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.Angola police later responded to an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip regarding Lesher's whe
  
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• Republicans OK plan tightening Indiana mail-in voting rules

  15-02-2023 22:20 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republicans endorsed a new attempt Wednesday to toughen laws on mail-in voting that opponents argue would unnecessarily add hurdles for people seeking to cast election ballots.The House elections committee voted 9-4 along party lines to advance the proposal that would require voters submitting a paper application for a mail ballot to include a photocopy of their driver’s license or at least two identification numbers, such as their 10-digit drive
  
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• Former WANE Remarkable Woman Finalist Vivian Purvis passes away at 103

  15-02-2023 21:55 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - People who met Vivian Purvis are likely to remember her infectious laugh. Her spunky spirit. Her sense of humor. Her zest for life.
  Vivian turned 103 years old on November 16 last year. She passed away February 7.Remarkable Woman Finalist: Vivian PurvisVivian Purvis
  WANE 15 told Vivian's story in 2020 when she was one of the four Remarkable Women finalists. Vivian was highlighted again in October 2022 as the oldest Fort4Fitness Fall Festival participant.Oldest Fort4Fitn
  
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• New rule to give Indiana judges choice of having cameras in court

  15-02-2023 21:45 via wane.com
  
  (WANE) — Starting May 1, 2023, Indiana judges will have the option to allow news media into courtrooms to record, photograph and broadcast court proceedings that are not confidential.The announcement comes after an order amended Rule 2.17 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which had previously prohibited broadcasting or recording court proceedings without prior approval from the Indiana Supreme Court.Authorities previously conducted a 4-month pilot program and a public comment period alongsi
  
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• Local nonprofit looks to hire teenagers for summer program

  15-02-2023 21:18 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — TeenWorks, a local nonprofit, is looking to hire 50 teenagers for the organization's 2023 Summer Program.The organization works to empower teens to achieve excellence in community, college and career.The program runs from June 21 through July 28 and will allow teens to gain work experience, acquire new skills and build their resumes by working at other local nonprofit organizations. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry delivers State of the City AddressThose who are hired w
  
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• OREO, Nothing Bundt Cakes to give away free cakes

  15-02-2023 20:56 via wane.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) - Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in locations across North America are giving away free OREO Cookies & Cream "Bundtlets" on one day next month, the food company announced.The first 111 guests at each bakery on Monday, Mar. 6, at 1:11 p.m. local time will receive the free cake, OREO's individually packaged miniature Bundt Cake, in honor of OREO's 111th birthday. The sweet treat features Nothing Bundt Cakes' classic white cake baked with OREO Cookie pieces and crowned with Nothi
  
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• Head coach of Angola girls basketball team resigns

  15-02-2023 20:08 via wane.com
  
  ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) - The head coach of Angola High School's girls basketball has resigned amid reports of an investigation into the program.Matt Widenhoefer, superintendent for the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County, confirmed to WANE 15 Nick Burlingame resigned Friday.Widenhoefer did not share any details, saying, "I can't make any further comment about personnel decisions."WANE 15 reported in November 2021 there was an investigation into the girls basketball program at Angola, and
  
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• 'This was life changing': Fort Wayne organ transplant recipient flourishing 20 years later

  15-02-2023 18:42 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - In 2002, Julie Braun was 44 years old and a mother of three children. She began noticing that doing everyday tasks like showering was becoming more difficult.That was when Braun was diagnosed with a form of pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that damages the tissue in a person's lungs and makes it harder for them to work properly, causing shortness of breath.It began to result in her missing out on her children's activities and having exhaustion more often.Her father died of
  
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• Fort Wayne wants your thoughts on Foster Park trail

  15-02-2023 17:15 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department put out a survey last year to get feedback regarding plans for a major upgrade of the Foster Park golf course.
  However the golf course wasn't the only thing that would change. The paved trail that runs through the park would be moved and that caused concern from those who thought the golf course master plan would only address the golf course. City looks for new input on Foster Park Golf Course renovationSo a new survey has be
  
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• Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry to deliver State of the State Address

  15-02-2023 16:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will deliver the annual State of the City address Wednesday at noon from the Grand Wayne Center.Henry will likely touch on achievements of the past year and his administration's goals for the coming year.
  The speech can be watched live on WANE-TV and will be streamed in the player at the top of this story. A recap of the speech will be provided once the speech is over.
  
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• Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry to deliver State of the City Address

  15-02-2023 16:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will deliver the annual State of the City address Wednesday at noon from the Grand Wayne Center.Henry will likely touch on achievements of the past year and his administration's goals for the coming year.
  The speech can be watched live on WANE-TV and will be streamed in the player at the top of this story. A recap of the speech will be provided once the speech is over.
  
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• Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry delivers State of the City Address

  15-02-2023 16:53 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry delivered the annual State of the City address Wednesday at noon from the Grand Wayne Center.Here are speech highlights as presented by the City of Fort Wayne:Mayor Henry’s top priority is to continue to ensure the needs of the residents and businesses of Fort Wayne are being met. The City Administration’s focus will be on public safety, neighborhood infrastructure improvements, parks, economic development opportunities, and quality
  
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• Free dental screenings offered for Indiana children

  15-02-2023 16:50 via wane.com
  
  EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) - A statewide program offers free dental screenings for Indiana children during the month of February.Participating providers are giving free dental screenings, preventive and restorative care, or education.According to the Indiana Department of Health, over 4 in 10 children have tooth decay by the time they enter kindergarten.There are several providers offering free services in the Tri-State. Click here for more information.
  
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• Ex-daycare director charged with giving children melatonin

  15-02-2023 15:13 via wane.com
  
  GREENFIELD, Ind. (AP) — A former suburban Indianapolis daycare director is facing multiple charges after being accused of giving melatonin gummies to children without their parents’ consent to get them to sleep.Tonya Rachelle Voris, 52, of Fortville faces 11 counts of neglect of a dependent and six counts of reckless supervision by a child care provider.Voris formerly operated the Kidz Life Childcare Ministry at New Life Church in Cumberland, court records say. Double murder trial te
  
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• Power restored to nearly 500 customers in northeast Allen County

  15-02-2023 14:31 via wane.com
  
  GRABILL, Ind. (WANE) A power outage in northeast Allen County affected nearly 500 I&M customers Wednesday morning.
  The outage appeared to be centered in the Grabill area.According to the I&M outage map, the outage happened at 7:37 a.m.
  
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• I&M outage affecting nearly 500 customers in northeast Allen County

  15-02-2023 14:31 via wane.com
  
  GRABILL, Ind. (WANE) A power outage in northeast Allen County is affecting nearly 500 I&M customers.
  The outage appears to be centered in the Grabill area.According to the I&M outage map, the outage happened at 7:37 a.m. So far I&M has not provided an estimate of when power might be restored.
  The check the I&M outage map, click here.
  
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• Rare video of 1986 Titanic wreckage dive set for release

  15-02-2023 13:30 via wane.com
  
  FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Rare and in some cases never before publicly seen video of the 1986 dive through the wreckage of the Titanic is being released Wednesday by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.The more than 80 minutes of footage on the WHOI's YouTube channel chronicles some of the remarkable achievements of the dive led by Robert Ballard that marked the first time human eyes had seen the giant ocean liner since it struck an iceberg and sank in the frigid North Atlantic in April
  
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• Indiana lawmakers won't vote on bill to decriminalize marijuana

  15-02-2023 03:52 via wane.com
  
  UPDATE: State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville), the House courts and criminal code committee chairwoman, said the Indiana House will not vote on this bill this session.McNamara did not answer questions about why the bill will not get a vote in committee. During the hearing, she told lawmakers she wanted to hear testimony to have a conversation about the idea of marijuana decriminalization."The public is shifting in this direction, and legislators are following that." State Rep. Heath VanNatter
  
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• Indiana lawmakers to discuss decriminalizing marijuana

  15-02-2023 03:52 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in Indiana's history, a bill discussing the decriminalization of marijuana in the Hoosier state is getting a hearing.House Bill 1297, which could potentially decriminalize the possession of two ounces or less of marijuana, is set to be discussed on Wednesday at the Indiana Statehouse.
  Indiana is one of 13 states that has not legalized marijuana for medicinal or recreational use.In December 2022, Republican legislative leaders at the Indiana Statehouse said
  
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• Dortch to introduce Mayor Henry at State of the City address

  15-02-2023 03:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will do the bulk of the speaking at Wednesday's State of the City address, he won't be the only person to talk.Fort Wayne entrepreneur John Dortch has been tasked with a quick introduction."One and half to two minutes," Dortch said, when asked how long he was told to go.
  The time limit for the introduction is shorter than Tuesday's interview with WANE 15 to talk about the introduction.Dortch runs human resource company The PrestonJoan G
  
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• Dortch to introduce Mayor Henry at State of City address

  15-02-2023 03:11 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- While Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry will do the bulk of the speaking at Wednesday's State of the City address, he won't be the only person to talk.Fort Wayne entrepreneur John Dortch has been tasked with a quick introduction."One and half to two minutes," Dortch said, when asked how long he was told to go.
  The time limit for the introduction is shorter than Tuesday's interview with WANE 15 to talk about the introduction.Dortch, who runs human resource company The PrestonJ
  
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• Trial begins in 2021 double homicide in Fort Wayne

  15-02-2023 01:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The death of Walter Cash hangs like a pall over the murder trial of Ron Price.Cash leased the home at 815 3rd St. where Price is accused of bursting through the front door around 5:15 p.m. on April 20, 2021 and shooting to death Jennifer Dray, 40, and Amanda Shroyer, 30.Price is on trial this week charged with two counts of murder, two counts felony murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and using a firearm in the commission of an offense. Felony murde
  
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• Double murder trial testimony revolves around drugs

  15-02-2023 01:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The death of Walter Cash hangs like a pall over the murder trial of Ron Price.Cash leased the home at 815 3rd St. where Price is accused of bursting through the front door around 5:15 p.m. on April 20, 2021 and shooting to death Jennifer Dray, 40, and Amanda Shroyer, 30.Price is on trial this week charged with two counts of murder, two counts felony murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and using a firearm in the commission of an offense. Felony murde
  
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• Courts: Double homicide murder trial pits two associates against man charged with April 2021 shooting

  15-02-2023 01:22 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The death of Walter Cash hangs like a pall over the murder trial of Ron Price.Cash leased the home at 815 3rd St. where Price is accused of bursting through the front door around 5:15 p.m. on April 20, 2021 and shooting to death Jennifer Dray, 40, and Amanda Shroyer, 30.Price is on trial this week charged with two counts of murder, two counts felony murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and using a firearm in the commission of an offense. Felony murde
  
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• Indiana lawmakers advance bill to study potential end of state income tax

  15-02-2023 00:03 via wane.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana lawmakers have advanced a bill to study the possibility of ending the state income tax.During a committee hearing Tuesday, State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) said he believes Indiana's finances allow the state to consider changes to its tax structure."In some five to six years, we will have our pre-96 teacher retirement fund liability paid off," Holdman said. "And rather than wait until we get to that point, be rushing to reform our taxation laws in the state of Indiana,
  
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